Presenting the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold, Reference 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01, a pristine example of haute horlogerie from its 2022 release. This specific model represents a significant evolution in the iconic Royal Oak collection, combining advanced mechanical engineering with an artisanal aesthetic.
The Royal Oak Frosted Gold finish is a distinguishing characteristic, developed in collaboration with Florentine jewelry designer Carolina Bucci. This unique "frosted" effect is achieved through a painstaking hammering process known as the Florentine technique, creating myriad tiny indentations on the gold surface that sparkle like diamond dust. This reference, crafted entirely from lustrous 18-carat white gold, elevates the classic Royal Oak silhouette with an unparalleled texture and shimmer, rendering each piece distinct.
Technical specifications confirm its status as a collector's item:
- Brand: Audemars Piguet
- Model: Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked
- Reference: 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01
- Year: 2022
- Condition: Brand New, unworn, and in immaculate condition.
- Material: 18-carat White Gold case and bracelet with AP folding clasp.
- Case Size: 41mm diameter, featuring glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback.
- Dial: Openworked rhodium-toned inner bezel with white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, showcasing the intricate movement.
- Calibre: Powering this timepiece is the Audemars Piguet Calibre 3132, a selfwinding manufacture movement.
- Complication: The standout feature is its double balance wheel mechanism, visible through the openworked dial and caseback, designed to enhance precision and stability.
- Power Reserve: Approximately 45 hours.
- Water Resistance: 50 meters.
The Calibre 3132 is technically significant for Audemars Piguet, integrating two balance wheels and two hairsprings assembled on the same axis. This patented innovation, perfected by AP, ensures greater stability and therefore improved precision for the watch. Its openworked architecture provides a captivating view into the mechanical heart, highlighting the meticulous finishing and engineering prowess synonymous with the brand.
Offered in brand new condition, this Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold 15407BC.GG.1224BC.01 is a highly sought-after timepiece and a compelling investment piece. Its fusion of Gérald Genta's iconic design, Carolina Bucci's artistic flair, and Audemars Piguet's horological mastery makes it an extraordinary acquisition for any discerning collector.
